DAP Highlights Cambodia’s Public Sector: Insights from the APO COE-PSP Factsheet
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the focal organization for the APO Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, continues exploring governance dynamics across APO member economies. This latest edition examines Cambodia’s public sector, spotlighting its public expenditure reforms and governance challenges.
According to the World Bank’s Public Financial Review 2024, Cambodia has successfully leveraged improved revenue collection and prudent fiscal management to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Increased spending in social sectors, particularly health and education, reflects this progress. However, outcomes remain suboptimal compared to regional benchmarks, highlighting resource allocation and public service delivery inefficiencies.
Despite these challenges, Cambodia’s commitment to improving fiscal resilience is evident. The government focuses on enhancing strategic budget management, linking salary increases to performance, and improving resource allocation across sub-national levels. Key priorities include strengthening capital budget management, public sector accountability, and performance-based outcomes.
Through this factsheet, the DAP offers actionable insights for APO member economies to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth. This knowledge-sharing fosters innovative approaches to enhance regional public-sector productivity and governance.
